Curated OER
The Election of 1840
Entertaining political cartoons, campaign songs, and slogans are sprinkled throughout this presentation, which details the Presidential Election of 1840. Teachers can bring their own discussion topics to the slideshow with references to...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Campaign of 1840
A three-lesson unit on the campaign and election of 1840. Links to many sites for more information, interactive worksheets, lesson objectives, and assessment. From EDSITEment.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Henry Clay (1777 1852)
This resource gives a good summary of Henry Clay's character and the accomplishments of his life.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Henry Harrison
A comprehensive look at the life of William Henry Harrison and his brief term as president. Be sure to click through all the essays on Harrison and read his inaugural address.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Tyler
An overview of John Tyler's presidency with links to his life, campaigns, and individual essays on aspects of his presidency.
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Tyranny and Triumph of the Majority
This section of a chapter on "Jacksonian Democracy" explains Alexis de Tocqueville's analysis of American democracy and describes the election of 1840 and its outcome.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1840
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1840 won by Whig party nominee, William Henry Harrison.
Digital History
Digital History: The Whigs
A look at the Whig Party's formation in the 1830s as opposition to the Democratic Party. Read about their legislative plans, and the men they nominated for president over the years.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: William Henry Harrison
A short biography of William Henry Harrison from the official White House government site. Provides a portrait and information about the 9th President of the United States.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Henry Harrison: Campaigns and Elections
Scroll to the election of 1840 to find information about the candidates, platforms, and results. From the Miller Center of Public Affairs.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Tyler: A Life in Brief
A brief overview of the life of John Tyler. Hyperlinks to additional information.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Examining Antebellum Elections
[Free Registration/Login Required] This high school lesson plan has young scholars look at data from the elections between 1824-1861 and the effect the two party system had on the outcomes.
270 To Win
270towin: 1840 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1840 easily won by William H. Harrison rallying under the slogan "Tippecanoe and Tyler, too".